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Perception wave surveys

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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03 Nov 2021 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has awarded a contract titled "Perception wave surveys" for the provision of survey services, amounting to £332,364. This procurement falls within the services industry category and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is complete, with the contract period running from 28 September 2021 to 27 September 2024. The final report for the survey is due in March 2022, following a draft report scheduled for January 2022.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in survey services and data analysis, particularly those that focus on educational qualifications and stakeholder perceptions. Companies with expertise in conducting comprehensive surveys and a proven track record in stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to compete in this area. The inclusion of SMEs highlights a favourable environment for smaller businesses to participate in public procurement processes, enabling them to increase their market presence through collaborations or direct bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Perception wave surveys

Notice Description

Survey 1, General Qualifications perception survey: To deliver the next waves of our Annual GQ Perceptions Survey, which focuses on perceptions of GCSEs and A Levels, as well as other qualifications in England. The supplier will be required to distribute the survey, gather evidence from a representative sample of stakeholders, analyse the data and present the findings in a report that will be published, by Ofqual, as part of our Official Statistics. The contract will involve a survey of employers, learners and training providers and colleges ('stakeholders'), with a draft report due in January 2022 and a final report due in March 2022. 2. Survey 2, Perceptions Survey of vocational and technical qualifications: To deliver the next waves of our Annual VTQ Perceptions Survey, which focuses on Functional Skills qualifications and end-point assessments in apprenticeships, T Levels and other VTQs. This survey is similar in purpose and design to survey 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a20c8c8a-4d76-490f-8707-fc83ece7abbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cf5334e-1371-4eb1-ab70-d3be1db60971
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£332,364 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£332,364 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2021 - 27 Sep 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

YOUGOV

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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